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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally/internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future.

Happy Juneteenth Day!!

The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a new risk mitigation process, the Trusted Research Using Safeguards and Transparency (TRUST) framework, which will guide the agency in assessing grant proposals for potential national security risks. The revised procedures will help safeguard U.S. taxpayer investments in research and innovation while strengthening international collaboration.

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NSF enhances research security with new TRUST proposal assessment process The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a new risk mitigation process, the Trusted Research Using Safeguards and Transparency (TRUST) framework…

When Japanese su***de aircraft attacked U.S. Navy ships late in World War II, Navy Capt. Richard Miles McCool Jr. calmly worked to save several sailors and keep his ship from exploding. Ironically, McCool remembered very little of the ordeal; however, first-hand accounts from others of his leadership under fire earned him the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Capt. Richard M. McCool Jr. When Navy ships came under attack late in World War II, Navy Capt. Richard Miles McCool Jr. calmly worked to save several sailors and keep his ship from exploding. He received the Medal of Honor for

Father's Day is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. What Dad really wants is healthy, happy and successful kids. Today’s life style is busy for both dads and kids, so, a little time with dad on Father’s Day is just what he wants.

Happy Father's Day!!

Every soldier in the Army who aspires to join the infantry, earn a Ranger tab, or become a paratrooper must pass through the gates of Fort Moore, Georgia to begin training.

As of this week, all those gates are named for battlefield heroes.

Officials at Fort Moore renamed a final entry point to the base Monday after Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, a Medal of Honor recipient who repeatedly charged into a burning armor vehicle to save fellow soldiers in Iraq. Four other gates have been renamed since late last year.

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Fort Moore renames five gates for battlefield heroes like Alwyn Cashe Five gates at Fort Moore — where the Army trains infantry, paratroopers, and Rangers — are now named for legendary soldiers like Alwyn Cashe.

Our flag represents the United States of America and its citizens. Our country is the greatest country in the world. Our flag represents our independence and our unity as a nation….one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. We should pause today, to recognize our great country and our great citizens over the ages. Happy Flag Day!

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended updating the formula for COVID vaccines ahead of a fall campaign that will encourage Americans to get the latest shots.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced the trial launch of E-Verify+, an upcoming service that integrates Form I-9 with the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process.

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United States | USCIS Announces Trial Launch of E-Verify+; New E-Verify Login Effective June 25 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced the trial launch of E-Verify+, an upcoming service that integrates Form I-9 with the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process.

New data on over 1,500 trees across nearly 1,000 sites shows that an existing theory of how individuals within a species will respond to a changing climate might not be true.

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Widely used climate theory doesn't 'ring' true, according to new tree data New data on over 1,500 trees across nearly 1,000 sites shows that an existing theory of how individuals within a species will respond to a changing climate…

Marine Corps Capt. James Albert Graham could have fled to safety with the rest of his company during a firefight in Vietnam. Instead, he chose to stay behind with a comrade too injured to move. Knowing he wouldn't survive, Graham gave his life so a fellow Marine wouldn't have to die alone. His leadership and bravery earned him the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Capt. James A. Graham Marine Corps Capt. James Albert Graham could have fled to safety with the rest of his company during a firefight in Vietnam. Instead, he chose to stay behind with a comrade too injured to move.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt

OSHA published a sweeping revision of its Hazard Communication Standard, mostly to better align it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and to clarify issues left unresolved by the last set of revisions in 2012.

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OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard tackles unresolved issues - Business Insurance The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on May 20 published a sweeping revision of its Hazard Communication Standard, mostly to better align it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and to clarify issues left unresolved by the last set of revisions in 2012...

Thinking about reenlisting? Eligible airmen in critical jobs can now nab bonuses of up to $180,000, up from $100,000 in previous years, for agreeing to stay in the service.

Seventy-three career fields are eligible for selective retention bonuses in fiscal year 2024, up from 51 the previous year, the Air Force said in a recent release. The new list adds airmen like air traffic controllers, cyber defense superintendents and aerospace physiologists, and is retroactively effective as of Oct. 1, 2023.

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Air Force dangles big bucks, expands eligibility for retention bonuses Seventy-three career fields are eligible for reenlistment bonuses reaching as high as $180,000 in fiscal year 2024.

From summer safety programs to a 5K honoring American heroes - click to learn about all the latest happenings at Fort Liberty!
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Individual trees can't move to escape climate change, and new U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that species will be limited in their ability to migrate via seed dispersal and other methods because of a lack of symbiotic fungi in more northern areas.

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Climate change will make it harder to see the forest for the trees Individual trees can't move to escape climate change, and new U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that species will be limited in their…

USAID just posted their monthly newsletter for May 2024!

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Thanks to World War I and the advent of the submarine, U.S. naval divers mastered how to make and survive deep ocean dives. But by the 1930s, they were still trying to figure out how to successfully rescue survivors from sunken vessels.

They finally figured that out in 1939, when Navy Lt. Orson Leon Crandall and three other master divers used a new piece of equipment to rescue nearly three dozen sailors from a sub that sank during a training incident. Crandall's expertise and calmness under pressure earned him the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Orson L. Crandall Navy Lt. Orson Leon Crandall and three other master divers rescued nearly three dozen sailors from a sub that sank during a training incident. Crandall's expertise and calmness under pressure earned

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are a major public health issue. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. During the month of June, the Alzheimer’s Association® asks people around the world to wear Purple and use their brains to fight Alzheimer’s disease.
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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Take charge of your brain health and join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has commenced the application process for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), offering a fresh chance for public or nonprofit groups to secure funding. This initiative is part of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.

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USCIS begins application process for new Citizenship and Integration Grant Program CITA is offering up to $2.6 million to organizations that haven't previously received USCIS funding.

U.S. government agencies are adapting in real time to a digital landscape transformed by AI, identity fraud, deepfakes and biometric technologies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a first-of-its-kind strategic plan for innovation and R&D.

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DHS and TSA adjust digital strategies with biometrics, facial recognition | Biometric Update U.S. government agencies are adapting in real time to a digital landscape transformed by AI, identity fraud, deepfakes and biometric technologies.

The South Pole is a unique research site that supports projects ranging from cosmic observations to seismic and atmospheric studies.

The U.S. National Science Foundation released the draft of its South Pole Station Master Plan, which will inform investments planned under the NSF Antarctic Infrastructure Recapitalization program and ensure that the mission and priorities of NSF will be met.

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NSF planning major infrastructure overhaul to support future research in South Pole The U.S. National Science Foundation released the draft of its South Pole Station Master Plan (SPSMP), which will inform investments planned under the NSF…

Army Maj. Richard D. Winters served during World War II. A 12-foot-tall bronze statue of him now stands where he first landed in France during the war.

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Reluctant WWII Hero Immortalized With Statue Near Utah Beach Army Maj. Richard D. Winters served during World War II. A 12-foot-tall bronze statue of him now stands where he first landed in France during the war.

Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. We encourage you to follow Memorial Day tradition: attend a parade and visit a cemetery to honor and remember our serviceman. Take time to remember lost loved ones in whatever way you feel appropriate.

Happy Memorial Day!!

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a restructuring of OSHA’s regional operations. This includes introducing two new regional offices and revising the naming convention for all regions to better reflect geographic locations rather than numerical designations. The move aims to improve safety by adapting to demographic shifts.

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DOL Restructures OSHA Regions to Enhance Workplace Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety The move focuses largely on realigning regions to better reflect their geographic locations.

USAID is providing $30.5 million in additional funds to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the region. With Bangladesh continuing to host nearly one million refugees from Burma, the majority of whom belong to the Rohingya ethnic minority group, this funding is critical to meeting immediate needs of vulnerable refugees living in crowded refugee camps.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.

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EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have developed a plan to update, streaml

Working with nearly 3,000 observations across almost 1,500 host-parasite combinations, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers have found that biodiversity loss, chemical pollution, introduced species and climate change, but not urbanization, are driving increases in infectious disease risk.

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Big data helps determine what drives disease risk Working with nearly 3,000 observations across almost 1,500 host-parasite combinations, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers at Notre Dame…

Of all the men who fought and died on D-Day, Army 1st Lt. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr.'s actions might have been the most crucial toward the Allies gaining a foothold in Europe. Through the chaos that ensued on Omaha Beach, Monteith led his soldiers through minefields and heavy fire, fighting their way up steep bluffs to cut past German defenses until they reached vital inland positions. Monteith didn't survive the day, but his efforts earned him the Medal of Honor.

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Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr. Army 1st Lt. Jimmie Monteith Jr. stayed clear during the chaos of D-Day, leading his men through minefields and barrages of fire. He sacrificed his life for the cause, but his valor earned him the